Running back Sheldon Croney and offensive lineman Jaypee Philbert helped Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads salvage a recruiting class that took some late hits. Five players who had committed to Iowa State changed their minds in recent weeks, but getting Philbert, a 6-foot-4, 305-pounder from Coffeyville, Kansas, Community College, helped ease that sting, as did this week's commitment from Croney, who ...

While "active" registered Iowa voters, who claim membership in none of the major political parties, still outnumber Republicans and Democrats, the GOP held an 18,000 registration advantage over Democrats on election night in November.

“Any support of a presidential candidate is at least a year away,” the adviser, Andy Abboud, said. The 81-year-old billionaire casino owner spent more money on the 2012 presidential race than anyone else in the country, and his every move is being closely watched for signs that he has a favorite this time around. In 2012, Adelson and his family invested more than $15 million in former House ...

Iowa State lost its top two running backs from last season. How will the Cyclones rebound? Departed: Aaron Wimberly and DeVondrick Nealy comprised 54 percent of Iowa State's carries last season (QB Sam B. Richardson totaled another 31 percent). Wimberly has graduated, while Nealy left the team after the season, leaving Iowa State with the most inexperienced backfield in the league. Spring ...